Telcos battle connectivity issues as deadly earthquake strikes NZ

“Back-up generators have arrived, or are on their way to key sites, should power outages continue across the day.

“We are sorry for any service disruption you may be experiencing. We know how important it is to stay connected with loved ones at times like this.

“We are now assessing our retail stores and working closely with our teams to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

“We can advise that the following stores will remain closed until they have been checked and cleared for access: Lambton Quay, Cuba St, Queensgate, Porirua and Paraparaumu. The Christchurch retail stores are under review and we will update again shortly.”